office@northpointap.com
Phone/Fax: (617) 865 6577
Before Your Appointment
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Review and complete the welcome package
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Inform your dentist and anesthesiologist about your medical history, medication, allergies
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Share any of your or your family member's previous adverse reactions/complications to anesthesia
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Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home
8 Hours Before the Appointment
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No food or drink (nothing by mouth) - Ensuring an empty stomach is crucial safety precaution
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Exception: small sips of water is permitted for taking medications
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If you are feeling unwell (fever, cold, sore throat, congestions), please contact our office immediately to discuss the situation and determine the best course of action.
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Depending on what symptoms you have, it can determine whether the procedure should be rescheduled
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Please inform the our office of any change in health as soon as you are aware of it.
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Take all approved medications with a small sip of water
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Avoid blood thinners, herbal supplements, or any medications that the anesthesiologist has not cleared
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The use of any recreational medication (such as cannabis) is strictly prohibited one week prior to appointment
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Review and complete the provided welcome package
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Inform your dentist and anesthesiologist about your medical history, medication, allergies
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Share any previous adverse reactions/complications to anesthesia about you or your family member
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Arrange for a responsible adult to drive and care for you at home
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For pediatric patients, the patient must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to the appointment
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A responsible adult must drive and care for the patient at home
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Do not plan on driving a vehicle or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours after your appointment
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Review and complete the provided welcome package
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Inform your dentist and anesthesiologist about your medical history, medication, allergies
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Share any previous adverse reactions/complications to anesthesia about you or your family member
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Arrange for a responsible adult to drive and care for you at home
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Do wear: Loose and comfortable clothing with short sleeves
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Avoid: makeup, jewelry, nail polish, piercings, contact lenses, tight clothes such as leggings, onsies, tight long sleeve shirts.
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For children being treated, please bring a favorite toy/stuffed animal if desired
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Bring a small comfortable blanket and a change of clothes
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Highly recommended for all patients: consider wearing a diaper or disposable pull up underwear
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Parents:
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Please keep your child under your direct supervision to ensure compliance with NPO (nothing by mouth).
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Do NOT send the child to school or camp on the day of the procedure.
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It is highly recommended to NOT bring other children to the appointment
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You will meet the anesthesiologist to review final consent and undergo a preoperative assessment
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Important Reminder:
- ​Follow the eating and drinking instruction strictly to avoid cancellation
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These instructions are not suggestions. They are the game plan imperative for the safety of the patient.
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Your safety is our number one priority ​
After Your Appointment
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Drowsiness, fatigue
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Foggy memory
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Mild nausea or dizziness
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Impaired coordination or judgement
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Dry mouth or sore throat
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Mild muscle aches or headache
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Fever up to 101 degree may develop in the first 12 hours.
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Nausea:
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Avoid heavy and fatty meals ​
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Keep all food and liquid at lukewarm room temperature
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If vomiting occurs, wait about one hour to let the stomach settle before restarting with clear liquids
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If symptom persist, please reach out to the anesthesiologist
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- Drowsiness or Dizziness:
- Rest and take a nap after arriving at home ​
- A responsible adult should arouse the patient every 1-2 hours for the first 6 hours after anesthesia to ensure smooth recovery
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​Headache or Pain/Discomfort Around Oral Cavity:
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Take Motrin or Tylenol every 4-6 hours
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Take oral pain relievers prescribed by your dental provider
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Fever:
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Rest and hydrate with clear liquids
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Take Motrin or Tylenol every 4-6 hours​
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If the fever remain higher than 101 degree for more than 24 hours after initial measures, please contact your anesthesiologist.
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- Bruising at IV Site:
- Warm compress and monitor for redness​
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Rest at home and limit activity level for the rest of the day
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Have a responsible adult stay with the patient
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Drink clear liquid such as water, apple juice, popsicle, Gatorade once the patient is home
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After tolerating clear liquid, slowly start soft diet such as soup, smoothies, pasta
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Take usual medications as prescribed
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Do NOT drive, engage in physical activities such as swimming, bike riding, or operate machinery
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Do NOT use alcohol, recreational medications, or smoke tobacco products for 24 hours
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Reach out to the anesthesiologist with any questions or concerns (use the direct contact number provided to you)
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For medical emergencies such as the patient becomes unresponsive or has difficulty breathing, please call 911 immediately